Calamagratis X Acutiflora Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass
Start the growing season early with this reed grass which blooms as much as three weeks earlier than others.
Plant Description
Start the growing season early with this reed grass which blooms as much as three weeks earlier than others. The tall, feathery stalks first have a reddish hue then turn golden in the autumn and thrive in both drought and wet soil.
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Watering Needs:
Regular watering; drought tolerant when established
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: up to 2 feet (flower stalks up to 6 feet)
Growth Width: up to 2 feet
Key Feature:
Easy Care, Fall Colour, Showy Plumes, Deer Resistant, Year-Round Interest, Long-Bloom Season
Blooms:
Late Spring through Fall
Landscape Uses:
Wildlife Garden, Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Rock Garden
Plant Type
Ornamental Grass
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Green
Flower Colour
Red
Blooms
Late Spring through Fall
Average Size
flower stalks up to 6 feet and 2 feet wide
Growth Rate
Fast
Grows Well With
Aster, Shrub Rose, Spirea, Potentilla
Instructions:
Regular watering during first season helps establish deep root system. Prune to the ground in late winter before new growth. Divide every 2-3 years.
Water:Regular watering; drought tolerant when established
Sunlight:Full Sun
Special Uses
- Cut Flowers
- Rock Garden
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "
Albert Einstein
